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BBEEP · 12-11-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Are you adding a 3rd and 4th door? If so please document that process. My next project will be an AD burb for the wife, but she is insistant that it have 4 doors.

If you show her my build, she will also be insistent on a/c, heated leather seats, airbags, onstar, 4 wheel disc brakes, . . . . . . . .

O.K., O.K., you caught me. My son didn't want me to show it until it was done.

Since you are on to me, I will show it. I am only putting an extra door on the passenger side. I agree with the GM engineers circa 1967 when they had two doors on the left side. They passenger rear door will be suicide style, with no post like a late model extended cab pickup.

And thats the old guy that implements my crazy ideas!!! He has been doing my bodywork since about 1978. Wait til you see the looney ideas I have for the tail lights, the top, the back door handle, the bumpers . . . the PAINT!!!!

smbrouss70 · 12-12-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BBEEP

If you show her my build, she will also be insistent on a/c, heated leather seats, airbags, onstar, 4 wheel disc brakes, . . . . . . . .

Most of those are already a given. In southern Louisiana A/C is a necessity, not a luxury. I think I'll stop short of the airbags and onstar though.

It looks like some good work y'all are doing, I'm definately along for the ride to see all of the other tricks you have hidden up your sleeve.

OrrieG · 12-12-2010, 03:19 PM

I assume you are going to use late model latches on the passenger doors?

BBEEP · 12-12-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

I assume you are going to use late model latches on the passenger doors?

bear-claw.

RootBeer 6117 · 12-11-2010, 09:11 PM

<thats the old guy that implements my crazy ideas!!! He has been doing my bodywork since about 1978.>

Watch it young man I took my first professional wrench turning job in 1980.You respect your elders. :-)
I love your build Ive been watching it,It makes me miss my 66 suburban that I had to sell before I finished it.

BBEEP · 12-12-2010, 01:33 AM

I think he was 40 in 1978 . . .

BBEEP · 12-12-2010, 10:40 PM

[QUOTE=RootBeer 6117;4345244]I was 18 then, QUOTE]

So was I!

RootBeer 6117 · 12-13-2010, 07:11 AM

[quote=BBEEP;4346537]

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Originally Posted by RootBeer 6117

I was 18 then, QUOTE]

So was I!

MY BAD... Sorry I'll take a seat and watch now...

DARKASS04EXT · 12-13-2010, 03:19 PM

BBEEP... Awesome build so far. As usual I'm adding your pics @ TV.com.

BBEEP · 02-26-2011, 07:43 PM

Back to work on the burb this week. Suicide hinges installed.

Time to start seriously thinking about what color(s) to paint this truck . . .

NONHOG · 02-26-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BBEEP

Time to start seriously thinking about what color(s) to paint this truck . . .

My 1st thought was matching the interior color. Envoy's have any good colors you like?
What about finding that interior color on other GM cars?

A dealer might have source books that you could look through and see what exterior colors were options with that interior. Might help narrow down your choices?

BBEEP · 02-26-2011, 11:45 PM

The interior is currently various shades of gray. And I say again, currently . . .

Pop's C-10 · 12-12-2010, 10:28 PM

killer build

BBEEP · 12-12-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

killer build

Thanks, Pop's!

allengator · 12-13-2010, 03:51 PM

I just read all 15 pages of this thread.... WOW!

BBEEP · 12-13-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by allengator

I just read all 15 pages of this thread.... WOW!

Thanks for the kind words, but I am still holding my 'wow' til the end!!

NONHOG · 12-13-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BBEEP

Thanks for the kind words, but I am still holding my 'wow' til the end!!

I love the build, the process. I think "wow" works now.(for me)
Maybe a bigger "wow" down the road.

BBEEP · 12-14-2010, 05:36 PM

Cutting into a pickup cab to get the door splash and the inner edge of the door. It will be used in the suicide door.
Also, playing with possible 'cut' lines for the two-tone paint.

BBEEP · 12-15-2010, 05:40 PM

Dropped the door parts at the 'dip' shop today that we cut off the pickup. I went ahead and dropped the hinges, too. We will try to use the original hinges.
For the latches, we got a back door off of a Silverado and will use the internals for the top & bottom latches, and yes the front door will use a bear claw and latch to the new rear door.

VA72C10 · 01-05-2011, 02:45 PM

sounds like good progress....now we need to see it

BBEEP · 01-05-2011, 03:06 PM

The radiator. (with shortened 52 core support)
The fenders.

VA72C10 · 01-05-2011, 03:44 PM

Nice!

ratty 46 · 01-14-2011, 02:37 AM

I can only say .... WOW.

Fantastic job so far. Who'd a thunk this??

Ratty 46

355bullet · 01-14-2011, 12:16 PM

same here man....Ive been following the build also. Classic looks with modern comforts

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-15-2011, 11:30 PM

sorry im a picture guy. i dont know wat ur doing next but its looking good so far thats awesome

12-12-2010, 03:19 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I assume you are going to use late model latches on the passenger doors? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-11-2010, 09:11 PM	#5
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build <thats the old guy that implements my crazy ideas!!! He has been doing my bodywork since about 1978.> Watch it young man I took my first professional wrench turning job in 1980.You respect your elders. :-) I love your build Ive been watching it,It makes me miss my 66 suburban that I had to sell before I finished it.

12-12-2010, 01:33 AM	#6
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I think he was 40 in 1978 . . .

12-12-2010, 10:40 PM	#7
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build [QUOTE=RootBeer 6117;4345244]I was 18 then, QUOTE] So was I!

12-13-2010, 03:19 PM	#9
DARKASS04EXT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: wilmington, DE Posts: 14	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build BBEEP... Awesome build so far. As usual I'm adding your pics @ TV.com.

02-26-2011, 07:43 PM	#10
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Back to work on the burb this week. Suicide hinges installed. Time to start seriously thinking about what color(s) to paint this truck . . . Attached Images

02-26-2011, 11:45 PM	#12
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build The interior is currently various shades of gray. And I say again, currently . . . __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

12-12-2010, 10:28 PM	#13
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build killer build

12-13-2010, 03:51 PM	#15
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I just read all 15 pages of this thread.... WOW! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-14-2010, 05:36 PM	#18
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Cutting into a pickup cab to get the door splash and the inner edge of the door. It will be used in the suicide door. Also, playing with possible 'cut' lines for the two-tone paint. Attached Images

12-15-2010, 05:40 PM	#19
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build Dropped the door parts at the 'dip' shop today that we cut off the pickup. I went ahead and dropped the hinges, too. We will try to use the original hinges. For the latches, we got a back door off of a Silverado and will use the internals for the top & bottom latches, and yes the front door will use a bear claw and latch to the new rear door.

01-05-2011, 02:45 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build sounds like good progress....now we need to see it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 01-05-2011 at 02:45 PM.

01-05-2011, 03:06 PM	#21
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build The radiator. (with shortened 52 core support) The fenders. Attached Images

01-05-2011, 03:44 PM	#22
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01-14-2011, 02:37 AM	#23
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build I can only say .... WOW. Fantastic job so far. Who'd a thunk this?? Ratty 46



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01-14-2011, 12:16 PM	#24
355bullet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 510	Re: 52 GMC Envoy Burb meld/build same here man....Ive been following the build also. Classic looks with modern comforts __________________ www.southwestdrags.com www.elpasocalendargirls.com www.msdignition.com www.atomicefi.com https://www.facebook.com/MSDperformance

02-15-2011, 11:30 PM	#25
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